Don Scott (Virginia politician)

Don Scott
58th Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates
Incumbent
Assumed office January 10, 2024
Preceded by	Todd Gilbert
Minority Leader of the Virginia House of Delegates
In office June 1, 2022 – January 10, 2024
Preceded by	Eileen Filler-Corn
Succeeded by	Todd Gilbert
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates
Incumbent
Assumed office January 8, 2020
Preceded by	Matthew James
Constituency	80th District (2020–2024) 88th District (2024–present)
Personal details
Born	(1965-03-05) March 5, 1965 (age 59)
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Mellanda Colson
Children	1
Education	Texas A&M University (BA) Louisiana State University (JD)
Website	Official website
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Branch/service	United States Navy
Years of service	1986–1991

Don L. Scott, Jr. (born March 5, 1965) is an American lawyer and politician. A Democrat, he is a member of the Virginia House of Delegates, representing the 80th district. He was minority leader of the Virginia House of Delegates from 2022 to 2024. On January 10, 2024, he became Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates. He is the first black speaker in Virginia's history.